Library Locator

Due to the weather, all Library branches will open at noon today. Central Library will open today at regular time - 10 a.m.

OverDrive ebook issues

Some patrons report seeing incorrect ebook holds and checkouts. Please log out and back in to clear. If you are consistently seeing incorrect ebook entries please report to Ask a Librarian. We are working with OverDrive to resolve this issue.

The Library's Website may experience brief outages

On Sunday, Dec. 11, from 4 a.m. to noon, the Library's website may experience brief intermittent outages due to scheduled server maintenance.

Computers & Equipment at the Montlake Branch

The Montlake Branch of The Seattle Public Library has a variety of computers and equipment available for the public.

11 Public Computers at Montlake Branch:

Computers for access to the Library's online catalog and online databases only

Computers may be used for a total of 90 minutes per day per Library card

Express terminals available without reservation for 15 minutes maximum use

You need a permanent Library card to reserve a computer. No Library card? Guest passes are available for a single 30-minute session if you don't qualify for a Library card. Visitors and non-residents can also buy a Library card.

Adaptive Equipment

ZoomText, a screen enlarging software, and JAWS, a screen reading software, are available on all internet computers

XP Magnifier software is also available on all our internet computers

In addition, each Library location has an Accessibility Kit containing a variety of magnifiers and writing guides for use in the library

PLEASE NOTE: The wireless Internet service is not secure and is used at the individual's risk. Even if firewalls are running on laptops, it is recommended that sensitive information not be sent through this network.

Wi-Fi Printing

Can I print while using Wi-Fi?

Yes. Wi-Fi printing is available at all Library locations from personal devices such as laptops, tablets or smartphones. You must be inside a Library building and connected to the library’s Wi-Fi “spl-public” – you cannot send a print job to a Library location from home.

How does Wi-Fi printing work?

Connect your laptop, tablet or smartphone to the Library’s Wi-Fi and log in at www.spl.org/wifiprinting. Upload the document or Web page you want to print and select color or black and white. Retrieve your print job at the print release station.

What is required to use Wi-Fi printing?

You must be inside a Library location, connected to the library’s Wi-Fi “spl-public” and have a Library card, guest pass or guest login. Access the Wi-Fi printing login screen at www.spl.org/wifiprinting.

Copiers & Printers

Copier and printer available

Pay for print system: requires a Library card or guest pass to set up an account.

Telephones

For more information about availability of computers and other equipment at the Montlake Branch, contact the branch at 206-684-4720. For information about computers and equipment at the Central Library, see Computers & Equipment at Central Library or contact the Quick Information Center at 206-386-4636.